Is cornstone a rainbow jade? What is the difference between cornstone and rainbow jade?

With the improvement of people's living standards, more and more people are raising flowers and plants at home. Succulent rainbow corn stones do not take up space and are easy to survive, so they have become people's first choice. So is cornstone the rainbow jade? What is the difference between corn stone and rainbow jade? Let's take a look.

Is corn stone a rainbow jade? 

The appearance of corn stone and rainbow jade are similar, but their main differences are different plant heights, different leaves, The flowering period and habits are different. The plant height of Cornstone can reach 10-50 cm, the leaves are slightly smaller, and the flower color is mainly white, while the plant height of Rainbow Jade can reach 10-20 cm, the leaf length is about 2-4 cm, and the flower color is light yellow-red.

What is the difference between cornstone and rainbow jade?

Differences in leaves

First of all, there are certain differences between the leaves of cornstone and rainbow jade. Compared with rainbow jade, the leaves of cornstone are more enlarged and cylindrical, with a bright green color; and then the leaves of rainbow jade are It is cylindrical in the beginning and will gradually become oval later, and is longer than the corn stone. The color is green, but it will change to reddish brown in the later stage;

Differences in petals

The flowering period of the corn stone is summer, that is, June, July, and August, and the color is white; while the flowering period of the rainbow jade starts in winter and lasts until early spring. At the end, the color of the petals is yellow-red;

Difference in height

The growth height of rainbow jade is relatively short compared with that of cornstone. Cornstone can grow to 50 cm, while rainbow jade may only be more than 20 cm at most;

Difference in origin

Cornstone is a plant produced in Europe, most of which are It survives in the cracks of rocks; Hongzhi Jade is an artificially cultivated hybrid species and does not grow in the wild;

Differences in breeding environments

Because cornstone exists in the wild, its drought resistance is much stronger than Hongzhiyu, and its drought resistance is also superior to cornstone, a plant that originally exists in nature.

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Branch cutting method

The branch cutting season of corn stone is usually during its growing season. The strong growing branch tips are cut from the mother plant as cuttings, and the length is controlled to 5-7 cm. Place the cutting wound in a cool and ventilated place to dry, then insert it into breathable sandy soil. After the cutting is completed, soak the cutting substrate in time. Wait quietly for a week for roots to sprout.